Balur - Bhalki, Bidar

Balur is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Baloor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balur is 599895. The village covers a total geographical area of 1320.19 hectares and falls under the 585413 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Balur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhalki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balur

As per Census 2011, Balur village has a total population of 1,999 people, consisting of 990 males and 1,009 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,060 literate and 939 illiterate residents. Additionally, 445 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 425 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balur

Balur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Balur

Balur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halbarga, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhalki to Balur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Balur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Balur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balur village are given below:

FAQs about Balur